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[quote=Anonymous]If teachers are truly secondary of the needs of an unbalanced head, then the BoT should just say as much.  It might go something like this:

“We hired this woman, and you will abide by her decisions.  Question nothing; just obey.  If she appears unsettled or impulsive, you will simply fall into line because your job is to teach, nothing more.”

Sounds like something Jeff Bezos might say at a board meeting.  Instead, I want:

…a head of school who sets a positive tone that inspires the best within my DD’s teachers.

…a head of school who listens, empathizes, and seeks agreement with her faculty.

…a head of school collaborates with stakeholders and does not lead solely by executive order.

…a head of school who knows how and when to make tough decisions but at the same time understands the limits of her power.

…a head of school cares about children and the well-being of their families and demonstrates such care through consistent action.

My DD’s best teachers hold their supervisors to high expectations, and as well they should.  I am far more willing to trust a twenty-year veteran teacher than a newly established head who has yet to prove her leadership mettle.[/quote]

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